UC and OSU heralded for 'amazing' rec centers

The Scarlet Skyway at Ohio State University's Recreation and Physical Activities Building,
better known as simply the RPAC

The University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University made into the top five of the top 25 most
amazing campus student recreation centers in the country.

UC's center with its three pools, 21,000 pounds of weights, climbing wall and suspended track
came in at No. 1. Ohio State's $140 million, 568,000 square feet center with its Olympic-size pool
came in fifth place.

Best College Reviews looked at not only the main rec center, but all "recreation facilities,
recreation programming, outdoor facilities, and architecture" for its list.

For students who like their indoor, Olympic-sized pool to come with a bubble bench and a slide,
there is perhaps no better option than the 500,000 square foot recreation center that can be found
at Ohio State University. The state’s biggest academic institution is also home to the single
biggest university rec center in the state of Ohio, and that means good things for students. In
addition to the innovative pool, students will find everything from a boulder wall to racquetball
courts and an indoor gym.

It went on to say that OSU students can work on their health and athletic skills, indoors and
outdoors. "When take all together, the university’s commitment to campus recreation is easily among
the top ten nationwide."

UC was praised for putting a premium on "impressive architecture" with a the Richard Lindner
building that is both futuristic looking and the crown jewel of UC's Varsity Village, which
includes an arena and stadium. Among the fun amenities in the more than 200,000-square-foot center:
a juice bar and convenience store. "UC students have all the amenenities that modern students
expect, but they enjoy partaking of them in world class architectural achievements, which is a big
part of why Cincinnati takes our top spot."

Rounding out the top five are the University of Texas in 2nd place, University of Iowa in 3rd
and University of Missouri in 4th.